Reuters: Sterling sags on Brexit fears, traders favor yen, dollar

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The sterling tumbled on Thursday after British ministers resigned in protest against a draft Brexit agreement, rekindling fears of a chaotic departure for Britain from the European Union in 4-1/2 months.

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